01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2019 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany recall campaigns
NHTSA 21V522000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE
- Report received
- July 8, 2021
- Potential units
- 521campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019 Challenger, Palazzo, Tuscany, 2019-2020 Miramar, 2019-2021 Aria, Outlaw, and Venetian recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Why it matters: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000232.
Owner notification: September 8, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach
NHTSA 20V559000
- Component
- TIRES
- Report received
- September 15, 2020
- Potential units
- 1,631campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Aria, Palazzo, Tuscany, and Venetian motorhomes built on a Daimler Trucks (DTNA) chassis. The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may contact the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.
Why it matters: Extensive damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect the inner wheel valve stem stabilizers, and adjust as needed and/or replace the inner valve stem, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-800-524-5210 extension 104 or DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. TMC's number for this recall is RC000204. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-861.
Owner notification: November 2, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach
NHTSA 20V418000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Report received
- July 20, 2020
- Potential units
- 2,417campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Aria, Venetian and Tuscany, 2017 Tuscany XTE and 2017-2019 Palazzo motorhomes vehicles that received an inspection-only remedy for recall 18V-763. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Why it matters: Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will replace the PDM, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 6, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000196.
Owner notification: October 6, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach
NHTSA 18V763000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Report received
- October 30, 2018
- Potential units
- 1,769campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Tuscany XTE and 2017-2019 Venetian, Aria, Tuscany, and Palazzo motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation chassis. The Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Why it matters: Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Daimler Trucks North America, the manufacturer of the chassis began issuing owners an interim notification on October 24, 2018, and will send a second notification when parts become available. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000163.
Owner notification: October 30, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach
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